noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

chariot

CHA-ree-uht

Chariot (noun) means a light, open, two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, used in ancient warfare, racing, and ceremonies. Example: “Roman chariots raced around the arena to roaring crowds.”

noun

A light, open, two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, used in ancient warfare, racing, and ceremonies.

"Roman chariots raced around the arena to roaring crowds."

How to use chariot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn ancient horse-drawn cart used for war, racing, or ceremony.

Common pairings

a horse-drawn chariot chariot race

Word forms

charioted past tense, chariots plural, chariots singular

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Etymology

From Old French chariot, from char ("cart"), from Latin carrus ("wagon") — the same root as "car" and "charge".

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for chariot

riot idiot Eliot Elliot patriot Herriot Iscariot compatriot

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Frequently asked questions

What does “chariot” mean?

The word “chariot” means a light, open, two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, used in ancient warfare, racing, and ceremonies. In plain terms, an ancient horse-drawn cart used for war, racing, or ceremony.

How do you pronounce “chariot”?

“Chariot” is pronounced CHA-ree-uht (/ˈt͡ʃæɹi.ət/ in IPA).

How do you use “chariot” in a sentence?

Here is “chariot” used in a sentence: “Roman chariots raced around the arena to roaring crowds.”

What part of speech is “chariot”?

“Chariot” is a noun.

Where does the word “chariot” come from?

The word “chariot” comes from Latin. From Old French chariot, from char ("cart"), from Latin carrus ("wagon") — the same root as "car" and "charge".

Is “chariot” a common word?

“Chariot” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.